Malvern International (LSE:MLVN) Buyback Yield %: -29.55 (As of Jul. 15, 2026)

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LSE:MLVN Malvern International PLC LSE:MLVN
42 GF Score
Price £0.21
GF Value £0.18
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Malvern International Buyback Yield %?

Malvern International LSE:MLVN 42 Buyback Yield % is -29.55 as of Jul. 15, 2026. GuruFocus rates LSE:MLVN with a GF Score™ of 42/100 and a GF Value™ of £0.18 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 86 Education companies, Malvern International ranks worse than 87.21% on this metric.

Buyback yield is the net repurchase of shares outstanding over the market capital of the company. It is a measure of shareholder return.

Malvern International's current buyback yield was -29.55%.

Malvern International Buyback Yield % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Malvern International's Buyback Yield % can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Malvern International Buyback Yield % Chart

Malvern International Annual Data
Trend Dec14 Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23
Buyback Yield %
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Malvern International Semi-Annual Data
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LSE:MLVN vs EDU, TAL, LAUR: Buyback Yield % Comparison

For the Education & Training Services subindustry, Malvern International's Buyback Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Buyback Yield % data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.

Malvern International Buyback Yield % vs Education Industry

For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Malvern International's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Malvern International's Buyback Yield % falls into.


LSE:MLVN
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Malvern International Buyback Yield % Calculation

Buyback yield is a measure of shareholder return.

Malvern International's Buyback Yield for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2023 is calculated as

Buyback Yield=Net Issuance of Stock / Market Cap
=- (Repurchase of Stock + Issuance of Stock) / Market Cap
=- (0 + 0) / 6.1105
=0.00%

Malvern International's annualized Buyback Yield for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Buyback Yield=Net Issuance of Stock(TTM) / Market Cap
=- (Repurchase of Stock + Issuance of Stock) (TTM)** / Market Cap
=- (0 + 2.077) / 7.5312
=-27.58%

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

** If the quarter corresponds to the year-end period, we will use the annual Repurchase of Stock and Issuance of Stock data .

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Buyback Yield % →
What does a Buyback Yield % of -29.55 mean?
Malvern International (LSE:MLVN) has a Buyback Yield % of -29.55 as of Jul. 15, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Malvern International and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Malvern International ranks #75 out of 86 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 87.2%.
Is Malvern International's Buyback Yield % too high?
Malvern International's current Buyback Yield % is -29.55. Based on the distribution chart, Malvern International ranks #75 out of 86 companies in the Education industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Malvern International has a GF Score™ of 42/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Malvern International's Buyback Yield % compare to EDU and TAL?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, Malvern International ranks #75 out of 86 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places Malvern International in the lower half of its industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Buyback Yield % for an Education company?
A good Buyback Yield % depends on the Education industry context. However, Buyback Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Buyback Yield % mean?
A high Buyback Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Malvern International and its competitors. Malvern International's current Buyback Yield % is -29.55. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Malvern International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Malvern International (LSE:MLVN) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.18, compared to a current price of £0.21 — trading 16.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is -29.55. Malvern International's overall GF Score™ is 42/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Buyback Yield % calculated?
Buyback Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Malvern International (LSE:MLVN), the current Buyback Yield % is -29.55 as of Jul. 15, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Malvern International (LSE:MLVN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Malvern International stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of £0.21 is trading 16.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of £0.18. GuruFocus considers Malvern International to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for LSE:MLVN:

  • Buyback Yield %: -29.55
  • GF Value™: £0.18 vs. price of £0.21 (16.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 42/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:MLVN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Malvern International Business Description

Address 200 Pentonville Road, London, GBR, N1 9JP
Malvern International PLC is an investment holding company. The company is engaged in the provision of educational consultancy services. The principal activities of the company is to provide an educational offering that is geared towards preparing students to meet the demands of business and management. The company derives a majority of its revenue from Europe.
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